Model:TM034D3GE-P0H Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven, and keep it carefully. If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with many years of good service.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allows soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific: " PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: 1) Do not overheat the liquid. 2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. WARNING - Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
RADIO INTERFERENCE 1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. 2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: 1) Clean door and sealing surface of the oven 2) Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. 3) Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. 4) Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
Materials you can use in microwave oven Utensils Remarks Browning dish Follow manufacturer* instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Heat-resistant oven glassware only.
FEATURES Oven Features 5 Drawer Light. 6 Drawer Microwave Guides 7 Vent . 8 Name Plate. Open the Drawer Microwave fully. The label is beyond the back wall of the microwave cavity facing up from the flat surface. 1 Control Panel The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Waveguide cover DO NOT REMOVE. 3 Drawer Microwave Menu Label. 4 Drawer Sealing Surfaces.
OVEN FEATURES CONTROLS You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Control buttons’ functions are explained on the following pages.
OVEN FEATURES POWER LEVEL The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Cook Time the power level may also be changed during the cooking. 1. Press Cook Time and enter cooking time. 2. Press the Power Level button and select power level 1-10. 3. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range.
TIME FEATURES COOK TIME Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 1. Press Cook Time. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. The power level is automatically set to 10. If you want to reduce it, press Power Level and select a level from 1 to 9. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press Start/Pause to resume cooking. 4. Press Start/Pause. MULTI-STAGE COOKING At most 2 stages can be set for cooking.
TIME FEATURES COOKING GUIDE FOR COOK TIME NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min., Med-High (7) 4 to 7 min. In 1¼-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) frozen green) (frozen lima) 1 lb. cut in half 10-oz. package 10-oz. package 10 to 14 min. 3 to 5 min. 3 to 5 min. In 1¼-qt.
TIME AND AUTO FEATURES TIME DEFROST Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1. Press Defrost twice (display must show Time Defrost). Defrosting Tips 2. Enter defrosting time. • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. 3. Press Start/Pause.
TIME AND AUTO FEATURES DEFROSTING GUIDE Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1/4 min. 1 to 3 min. Rearrange after half of time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 2 to 5 min. Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) 4 to 8 min. 4 to 8 min. Ground meat (1 lb.
SENSOR FEATURES HUMIDITY SENSOR The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Be sure to let the oven cool down for 5-10 minutes before starting the next sensor cook. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time.
SENSOR FEATURES SENSOR COOK To use the Sensor Cook feature: 1. Press the Sensor Cook button to select Food code. 2. Press Start/ Pause. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened before time is counting down 3 beeps are emitted while the display will Scroll & Cycle “SENSOR ERROR “ until Clear/ Off is pressed. The sensor cook will be cancelled as well.
OTHER FEATURES BEVERAGE Beverage enables you to reheat coffee or tea to restore to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. 1. Press Beverage once and “1 CUP” will appear in the display. 2. Press Beverage twice and “2 CUP” will appear in the display. 3. Press Start/ Pause to start. NOTE: • To add extra time press Add 30 Sec button • Pressing Start/ Pause to pause cycle • Press Clear/ Off to cancel at any time.
OTHER FEATURES COOKING COMPLETE REMINDER To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “END” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the Clear/ Off button. LOCK CONTROLS You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold Lock Controls for three seconds.
MICROWAVE TERMS ARCING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. ■ Plates or dishes with a metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen. COVERING Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Check your problem by using the chart below and try the solutions for each problem. If the microwave oven still does not work properly, contact the nearest authorized service center. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE Oven will not start a. Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. b. Door is open. c. Wrong operation is set. a. Plug into the outlet. b. Close the door and try again. c. Check instructions. Arcing or sparking a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used. b.
